MKII Graywater Owner Check-In

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To answer questions about 'History' and 'Origins', ultimately the search function (that button in the upper right down from top about a third) is your best friend -

BUT, you'll have to read some....

Here is a start for you....

https://www.watchuseek.com/f325/graywater-origins-1292954.html

;-)

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Originally, there were supposed to be 50 watches.

From what I understood, after following the subject for about two years.... (or more) (both here and at the now-defunct PMWF) before I actually received mine (in Nov 2014), there were 'issues' for MKII in receiving the correct number and quality of high-quality parts, according to Bill Yao's rigorous requirements.

Parts issues were related to at least one critical part - He had posted that there was trouble getting watch cases in sufficient quality and quantity...

These issues caused many problems and delays.

In the end, for (whatever other) reasons in addition to this, the full quantity was never produced.

I was lucky enough to snag Number 22 - and it has been worn almost every day since....

There are many pictures of mine around here....

Since.....

Here are some...

:think: (This is one taken very shortly after I received the watch. Sadly, the 'beautiful killer' also seen in the photo passed on about 3 years ago - But the Graywater is still going, but has had a few lumps and bumps along the way...)

The 'old girl' (both of them actually) have a lot of miles. ;-) This one was taken in Mexico. Been there and back again....several times

(If you saw me today, I would probably be wearing this on this same velcro strap. It's been pretty consistently on the wrist....)

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@ Chromejob -

The distinctive 24h hand, and the cadmium yellow highlights, of the Graywater must be an homage to the optional Flightmaster configuration. Once I "grokked" that connection, affection for the Graywater only grew stronger.

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:think: Years ago, when I first started really studying 'action pistol shooting' I realized after much testing, that my eyes focused much more quickly and sharply if my rear sight was outlined in this shade of yellow, and my front sight was fitted with a fluorescent yellow bead (instead of the more prevalent orange or bright red).

So I went to my semi-autos and revolvers and learned how to create and mold these into the sights.

But your point is valid, too. I recognized the almost-certain homage to the shape and size of the 24-hour hand, after I considered chasing down a real "Flightmaster" --

:think: (Haven't really given up on that yet....). ;-)

But I always thought that the use of the yellow was because of the 'enhanced visibility aspect'.

Here is (was) My Gw #22 'in action' yesterday...

Somewhere under all the plumbing, wiring and other 'stuff'......is the MB OM642 V6 Diesel in the Jeep Grand Cherokee that got *new* glow plugs yesterday afternoon... :roll:

:think: Still faithful after all these years.... b-)

Yep. I love this watch.... :-!

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